Solotica NC Ice & Cristal review

JessicaJeterxoxo · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2011, 09:39 AM

So I've been reading soo many reviews online before actually purchasing a pair of Solotica's. I've wanted the NC Ice lenses for so long, but for some reason I decided to go with the NC Cristal last minute because I read somewhere that they were lighter than the Ice and were blue in color, not green. I order the Cristal's about a month or so ago and as it turns out they aren't blue at all, they actually turned out to be a light green. But I actually was pleasantly surprised. For having medium-brown eyes, the light green really impressed me. I was very happy with them and wear them everyday. They look natural and everyone compliments them. Maybe a week after getting the Cristal lenses I decided that I loved them so much that I would just buy a pair of the Ice ones too, since they must be even more amazing (I've always wanted light blue eyes). Well I got my Natural Colors Ice lenses in today and just put them in and honestly, I'm really disappointed. I thought they'd be completely different than the Crystals, so I left one of the Crystal lenses in and put one of the Ice lenses in and I honestly couldn't see a difference. It was as if the Ice lenses weren't even a little bit blue. I had read somewhere that Solotica wasn't making their lenses quite as bold and vibrant anymore, and so people were complaining, but I thought for sure after seeing the great results from the Crystal lenses that the Ice would also be amazing. So disappointed :/

Bessie · #2 (**permalink**) 11-01-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JessicaJeterxoxo

So I've been reading soo many reviews online before actually purchasing a pair of Solotica's. I've wanted the NC Ice lenses for so long, but for some reason I decided to go with the NC Cristal last minute because I read somewhere that they were lighter than the Ice and were blue in color, not green. I order the Cristal's about a month or so ago and as it turns out they aren't blue at all, they actually turned out to be a light green. But I actually was pleasantly surprised. For having medium-brown eyes, the light green really impressed me. I was very happy with them and wear them everyday. They look natural and everyone compliments them. Maybe a week after getting the Cristal lenses I decided that I loved them so much that I would just buy a pair of the Ice ones too, since they must be even more amazing (I've always wanted light blue eyes). Well I got my Natural Colors Ice lenses in today and just put them in and honestly, I'm really disappointed. I thought they'd be completely different than the Crystals, so I left one of the Crystal lenses in and put one of the Ice lenses in and I honestly couldn't see a difference. It was as if the Ice lenses weren't even a little bit blue. I had read somewhere that Solotica wasn't making their lenses quite as bold and vibrant anymore, and so people were complaining, but I thought for sure after seeing the great results from the Crystal lenses that the Ice would also be amazing. So disappointed :/

Sorry about that, Jessica. What are you going to do now?

JessicaJeterxoxo · #3 (**permalink**) 11-01-2011, 09:58 AM

I guess just keep wearing them? haha, I'll just have to try some other lenses to get blue eyes. Maybe I'll try the Hidrocharme ones.

BigJim · #4 (**permalink**) 11-01-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JessicaJeterxoxo

So I've been reading soo many reviews online before actually purchasing a pair of Solotica's.

Were any of those reviews here on Lens 101? There aren't many mentions of them here, but I hope this forum has been helpful to you.

JessicaJeterxoxo · #5 (**permalink**) 11-01-2011, 08:30 PM

Yeah, some of the reviews were here and then some were on other random sites. It's been helpful though.

JayDub · #6 (**permalink**) 11-01-2011, 10:06 PM

Same EXACT things happened to me. I bought the ICE because I am going for light blue eyes (I have dark brown, not black). I got the Hidrocharme Ice and they have no color at all. They are like grey eyes. I mean, I like Solotica because no one knows they are contacts. But I get "something looks different on you. Are you tired?". They are very bland.

I want to try Azul for my search and Topazio as I have heard Quartzo (one of the few that are the color I want) look too unnatural. I might try the Topazio first since I can get them as a monthly pair which is much cheaper to TRY.

But after looking online it is near impossible to get a solid review. Troy seems to be the most accurate and he doesn't come here anymore. The Azul look nice and light in some reviews and dark in others. I would just get the Topazio, but they don't have a feathered pupil hole like the Ice, Azul and others. That is why I think the Ice look so natural, because of that pupil hold. It blends ridiculously well with you natural eye.

I wish they would make one the same style as the ICE but just light blue/green or a mix of colors like the Quartzo/Topazio.

Ugh... my head hurts from searching so much!! ;(

3scompany · #7 (**permalink**) 11-02-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JayDub

. . . I like Solotica because no one knows they are contacts. But I get "something looks different on you. Are you tired?" They are very bland.

Wow. That's not exactly the reaction you were looking for, was it?

The Doctor: Don't challenge me, Harriet Jones. 'Cause I'm a completely new man. I could bring down your Government with a single word.

Harriet Jones: You're the most remarkable man I've ever met. But I don't think you're quite capable of that.

The Doctor: No, you're right. Not a single word. [pause] Just six.

Harriet Jones: I don't think so.

The Doctor: Six words.

Harriet Jones: Stop it!

The Doctor: Six. [approaches Alex, whispering in his ear] Don't you think she looks tired?

amnahp12 · #8 (**permalink**) 11-05-2011, 10:41 PM

Do you think you would be able to attach images of the cristal and ice on this thread? I just can't seem to find cristal reviews or good pictures, especially on dark eyes!

JessicaJeterxoxo · #9 (**permalink**) 11-06-2011, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by amnahp12

Do you think you would be able to attach images of the cristal and ice on this thread? I just can't seem to find cristal reviews or good pictures, especially on dark eyes!

I can try to. I'll have to wait for my new iPhone to come in (my other one broke), which will be in a couple days. Hopefully the quality will be good enough to give a good example. Also, for the record, when I first wrote this review I only saw the Ice lenses in my bathroom lighting, not natural lighting. When I looked at the two different colored lenses in natural, outdoor lighting I could see a difference. The blue and green are obviously different colors, but the ice still isn't as vibrant as I was expecting. I just bought some Hidrocor Ice lenses since they're the most opaque. Hopefully they're more impressive.

Autonation · #10 (**permalink**) 11-07-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by JessicaJeterxoxo

I can try to. I'll have to wait for my new iPhone to come in (my other one broke), which will be in a couple days. Hopefully the quality will be good enough to give a good example. Also, for the record, when I first wrote this review I only saw the Ice lenses in my bathroom lighting, not natural lighting. When I looked at the two different colored lenses in natural, outdoor lighting I could see a difference. The blue and green are obviously different colors, but the ice still isn't as vibrant as I was expecting. I just bought some Hidrocor Ice lenses since they're the most opaque. Hopefully they're more impressive.

Well, we'll be looking for some "impressive" pictures from you, JessicaJeterxoxo. I hope that iPhone takes good pictures.

3scompany · #11 (**permalink**) 12-02-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Autonation

Well, we'll be looking for some "impressive" pictures from you, JessicaJeterxoxo. I hope that iPhone takes good pictures.

You probably shouldn't do that "thumbs up" thing though. Just smile pretty.

Pinkflor · #12 (**permalink**) 02-09-2012, 08:07 PM

Are they a striking green color? I want something nice and bright. Also where did you order them from? Thank you.

Chelsee · #13 (**permalink**) 02-10-2012, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by 3scompany

Wow. That's not exactly the reaction you were looking for, was it?

The Doctor: Don't challenge me, Harriet Jones. 'Cause I'm a completely new man. I could bring down your Government with a single word.

Harriet Jones: You're the most remarkable man I've ever met. But I don't think you're quite capable of that.

The Doctor: No, you're right. Not a single word. [pause] Just six.

Harriet Jones: I don't think so.

The Doctor: Six words.

Harriet Jones: Stop it!

The Doctor: Six. [approaches Alex, whispering in his ear] Don't you think she looks tired?

Wait . . . don't, you, think . . .

Yup. Six words.